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Daisuke begins to discuss the idea of having Ken join the group with the others, though theyre uncertain; Hikari thinks they should watch him a little longer, Iori cant even think about forgiving Ken after his antics as the Kaiser, Miyakos unsure about Kens morality when hed killed a Digimon, even a hostile one, and while Takeru agrees that Ken has changed, he doesnt think its a smart move to have him join.Ken isnt doing very well on his end; hes become the talk of the school after his grades have dropped significantly. While hes on his way home, hes approached by Daisuke, who offers to set him up a time for him to make a formal apology to the others. Ken is completely open to the idea but disagrees with Daisukes statement that theyre all partners. As Ken takes his leave, Daisuke decides that Ken probably just needs time to get his feelings sorted out; Takeru, watching over them, notices that Ken indeed seems to look more determined than condescending like he used to, and wonders what Ken is thinking.note Miyakos siblings, seeing Miyako stressed about something, decide to give her some counseling and tell her that she has to sort out her own feelings...only for Miyako to realize that theyre under the impression shes having problems with a boyfriend. Still, she takes the part about her feelings into consideration, but even though she has Kens email address on hand from a magazine article, she cant bring herself to ask Ken himself about it.Ken and the Adult form of Wormmon, Stingmon, successfully fight off and kill a rampaging Snimon. Once the job is done, the two of them look at the Dark Towers that surround them...As Mimi tends to some YukimiBotamon near a dam, Palmon goes off to find herbs to make tea with. On her way back, she sees the mysterious blue-haired woman and is surprised to see an adult in the Digital World. As Palmon watches, the woman plucks a hair from her head and inserts it into a Dark Towernote , and as the area is enveloped in light, the woman gives the order to someone to destroy the dam and flood the town down the river. Palmon runs to Mimi to warn her, but before she can reach Mimi, she and the area around her are attacked by a Golemon. Mimi goes to Palmon, who can only tell her that Golemon is trying to destroy the dam before passing out.Mimi calls for help and the kids answer her call. After being informed that the nearby town will be flooded if the dam is destroyed, the kids attempt to fight off Golemon, but have a hard time as he also turns out to have no Evil Ring or Spiral. He also turns out to be extremely strong and shows serious dedication to actually destroying the dam, making the kids wonder why he would do such a thing when hes not being controlled by an Evil Ring or Spiral.Daisuke tells the others that maybe the only option is to defeat - and therefore kill - Golemon. Miyako refuses to do such a thing, but it seems impossible that theyll be able to stop Golemon destroying both the dam and the town without killing him, and Miyako wonders if Ken had come to the same conclusion that killing the enemy was the only way to save everyone. Iori is flatly against it, saying that theyll just be the same as him by doing so, but Daisuke is sure that there must have been a reason for Ken to do what he did, while Miyako is even more conflicted.Mimi decides that any help is better than no help and gets Kens email from Miyako in order to send an SOS. Miyako is unable to rationalize her feelings about the situation, which is only made worse when Shurimon is incapacitated in the fight against Golemon and reverts to Hawkmon with the others following suit shortly after. Ken and Stingmon arrive in the nick of time to stop Golemon from completely destroying the dam.Palmon wakes up and reveals to the kids that she saw the mysterious woman turning a Dark Tower into Golemon, meaning that Golemon is not a real Digimon but a Dark Tower with the shape of one. Takeru realizes that this is why the Dark Tower had disappeared as soon as Thunderballmon had appeared, and that Ken had so freely killed Thunderballmon because he was also a Dark Tower and not an actual Digimon. Now sure that Ken is no longer the Kaiser, Miyako accepts Ken as their partner, and this triggers Hawkmons evolution into Aquilamon.Miyako informs Aquilamon about the fact that Golemon is actually a Dark Tower and not a Digimon, which allows Aquilamon to attack without restraint. Aquilamon causes damage to Golemon, revealing a black shiny surface like that of a Dark Tower underneath and confirming this fact to all of the kids. Together, Aquilamon and Stingmon finish off Golemon.Now that everything is over, Ken makes his formal apology to the kids and their Digimon. He tells them that the only thing he knows about the woman is that she can make Dark Towers into Digimon and that the Dark Towers regain their functions of inhibiting evolution when shes around. They ask him why he hadnt told them this earlier, and he tells them that he wants to take responsibility alone for the damage that he caused as the Kaiser, which is why he also refuses to join their group. Ken excuses himself and goes off, but while walking off receives an email from Miyako on his D-Terminal, thanking him for his help today and telling him that shell be waiting for the day he joins them.
- All There in the Manual: Miyako's siblings are only named in supplementary materials: Mantarou, Chizuru, and Momoe.
- Hilarious in Hindsight: Miyakos siblings assuming that her problems are about a boy shes into. Shes not into him...yet.
- Poor Communication Kills: The whole debate over Kens morality and killing Dark Tower Digimon would probably have been avoided if someone managed to tell the other Chosen about this. Its understandable in Kens case since he didnt really care whether the others trusted him or not (nor did he want them involved in the issue), but Palmon seems to fall unconscious early just so that the other Chosen can be in doubt for a little longer.


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Screening and diagnosis
The hemoglobin A1c test may be used to screen for and diagnose diabetes and prediabetes in adults. Hemoglobin A1c, also glycated hemoglobin or A1c, is formed in the blood when glucose attaches to hemoglobin. The higher the level of glucose in the blood, the more glycated hemoglobin is formed. (Read more in the "What is being tested?" section.)
The A1c test, however, should not be used for screening for cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, for diagnosis of gestational diabetes in pregnant women, or for diagnosis of diabetes in children and adolescence, people who have had recent severe bleeding or blood transfusions, those with chronic kidney or liver disease, or people with blood disorders such as iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, and some hemoglobin variants (e.g., patients with sickle cell disease or thalassemia). In these cases, a fasting plasma glucose or oral glucose tolerance test should be used for screening or diagnosing diabetes.
Only A1c tests that have been referenced to an accepted laboratory method (National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program certified) should be used for diagnostic or screening purposes. Currently, point-of-care tests, such as those that may be used at a doctor's office or a patient's bedside, are not accurate enough for use in diagnosis but can be used to monitor treatment (lifestyle and drug therapies).
The A1c test is also used to monitor the glucose control of diabetics over time. The goal of those with diabetes is to keep their blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible. This helps to minimize the complications caused by chronically elevated glucose levels, such as progressive damage to body organs like the kidneys, eyes, cardiovascular system, and nerves. The A1c test result gives a picture of the average amount of glucose in the blood over the last 2-3 months. This can help diabetics and their healthcare providers know if the measures that are being taken to control their diabetes are successful or need to be adjusted.
A1c is frequently used to help newly diagnosed diabetics determine how elevated their uncontrolled blood glucose levels have been over the last 2-3 months. The test may be ordered several times while control is being achieved, and then at least twice a year to verify that good control is being maintained.
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A1c may be ordered as part of a health checkup or when someone is suspected of having diabetes because of classical signs or symptoms of increased blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) such as:
The A1c test may also be considered in adults who are overweight with the following additional risk factors:
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends to begin A1c testing at age 45 for overweight or obese people; if the result is normal, the testing should be repeated at a minimum of 3-year intervals, with consideration of more frequent testing depending on initial results and risk status.
People who are not diagnosed with diabetes but are determined to be at increased risk for diabetes (prediabetes) should have A1c testing yearly.
Depending on the type of diabetes that a person has, how well that person's diabetes is controlled, and on the healthcare provider's recommendations, the A1c test may be measured 2 to 4 times each year. The ADA recommends A1c testing for diabetics at least twice a year if they are meeting treatment goals and under stable glycemic control. When someone is first diagnosed with diabetes or if control is not good, A1c may be ordered quarterly.
In screening and diagnosis, some results that may be seen include:
For monitoring glucose control, A1c is currently reported as a percentage and, for most diabetics, it is recommended that they aim to keep their hemoglobin A1c below 7%. The closer diabetics can keep their A1c to the American Diabetes Association (ADA)'s therapeutic goal of less than 7% without experiencing excessive low blood glucose (hypoglycemia), the better their diabetes is in control. As the A1c increases, so does the risk of complications.
An individual with type 2 diabetes, however, may have an A1c goal selected by the person and his or her healthcare provider. The goal may depend on several factors, such as length of time since diagnosis, the presence of other diseases as well as diabetes complications (e.g., vision impairment or loss, kidney damage), risk of complications from hypoglycemia, limited life expectancy, and whether or not the person has a support system and healthcare resources readily available.
For example, a person with heart disease who has lived with type 2 diabetes for many years without diabetic complications may have a higher A1c target (e.g., 7.5%-8.0%) set by their healthcare provider, while someone who is otherwise healthy and just diagnosed may have a lower target (e.g., 6.0%-6.5%) as long as low blood sugar is not a significant risk.
The A1c test report also may include the result expressed in SI units (mmol/mol) and an estimated Average Glucose (eAG), which is a calculated result based on the hemoglobin A1c levels.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles "Leonardo" micro-series: Leonardo on the run from about a million ninjas. Yeah, I know this is the kind of thing that spawns Bullshido, but that was one hell of an entertaining comic, at least the first ten or so issues of the first series.
Seconded on the Batman vs. Mutants' leader fight.
Lone Wolf and Cub, Vol. 3: The duel at the end of the story about the ronin who had become an affable drunk. The guy is too good for Itto to beat in a fair fight, so he throws his sword at the start of the fight.
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Basically: Darth Maul vs Wolverine (i could'nt post the picture)
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Tossup between these 3:
1.) Jesse "Preacher" Custer Vs. Cassidy
2.) Captain America (John Walker) Vs. The Captain (Steve Rogers) in Captain America #350
3.) The Punisher Vs. The Russian in the 'Welcome Back, Frank' miniseries."Onward we stagger, and if the tanks come, may God help the tanks." - Col. William O. Darby
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Hitler versus Stalin, the ultimate one on one!
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King Peacock, the only Yazidi Super Hero, vs the giant roman statue-chick in the second series of top-ten is pretty cool.
Also the Ultra Mice vs the Atom Cats from book one never fails to send me roffling
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Don't have a pic but....
Bluntman vs Cock Knocker.
Bluntsabers FTW
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Hulk v Wolverine-Incredible Hulk 181
Thing v Hulk-FF 24 & 25
Thor v Hercules-Blood Oath 3
and so on...And lo, Kano looked down upon the field and saw the multitudes. Amongst them were the disciples of Uesheba who were greatly vexed at his sayings. And Kano spake: "Do not be concerned with the mote in thy neighbor's eye, when verily thou hast a massive stick in thine ass".
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Life is short like the grass...Great photos, Vicki! I am looking forward to having frost and a bit of nippy, sunny weather!
How is Elizabeth doing?*:)
My grandmother used to tell me the same thing, pointing to the sparkling beauty on the window sills.
Lovely pics and words.
Hi Martin, I wasn't out early enough to catch the best of it -- just what lingered in the shade. Must try again.
Wil, Elizbeth's personal life has just become even more complicated.
Thanks, Willow -- grandmothers can be wonderful. Mine also told me that fairies would dance on my hands while I slept, if I kept my hands palm up on the pillow beside me. I learned later she was trying to get me not to suck my thumb (it worked.)
our few hours of frost hardly ever make those beautiful decorations! but i'm not too sad about it. gorgeous photographs!
"Jack frost" is a character unknown in France !
Beautiful drawings of frost !
We have had not frost here yet but I like your pictures very much – don't like the cold weather too much though. The picture of the sky is especially nice.
I was happy to exchange Florida's truly awful heat (awful to me) for a little cold. Though as I get older and creakier, the cold creeping into my bones more quickly.
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Warm thanks to Joanne and Spike who welcomed us despite severe weather conditions (Marcia cyclone). We could not fully enjoy our experience but we would like to recommend this place if you're planning on visiting Fraser island. Joanne and Spike were very quick to answer our messages and very caring when we travelled through the cyclone. We will come back for sure!
A very high standard apartment , great location and great experience
Spike and Joanne are incredible hosts! The apartment is in an excellent location for anyone looking to stay on the mainland to visit Fraser Island. Spike and Joanne were so helpful with tips on places to eat, drink and visit! I only hope we can make it back again sometime soon!! The shower in the apartment is absolutely wonderful and there was filtered water, fruit, tim tams and milk and coffee all waiting for us in the fridge! Staying with Spike and Joanne made our Nye in Australia unforgettable! We can not thank them enough!!!
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Spike and Joanne's place was wonderful. Just a few minutes walk to the beach and cafés. You can see the ocean from the deck! The place was beautifully decorated and the King bed was amazing! Even though there wasn't a kitchen we were able to use the BBQ and it worked out great. Spike and Joanne are such lovely people. We were up late just chatting and having a good time. Perfect place for us to spend our Christmas. Highly recommended and we will hopefully see them when they visit Vancouver!
Hi Lindsay and Dean - so glad you enjoyed your stay and we loved having you here. The apartment does provide a )fridge, microwave, toaster and jug, but as you correctly mention there is no cooktop / oven. We always ensure guests are aware of this privor to accepting their booking and we're so glad the BBQ worked out so well you for both. We are still in the process of organising our trip and hope to include Vancouver - will keep checking (from May 2015) for your Vancouver AirBNB listing. Ciao Spike and Joanne
We thoroughly enjoyed staying in Spike and Joanne's lovely and very comfortable, quiet and luxurious apartment. It's a pity we couldn't stay longer. Situated in a beautiful classic Queensland house but fully renovated and tastefully furnished with only a few minutes walk to the water and marina, it was more perfect than we could've have imagined and even better than the photos provided. Joanne was very helpful with suggestions for activities and dining and provided us with everything we needed for our stay. We would happily stay there again and highly recommend it for the convenience, comfort and value we received.
We enjoyed our stay with Spike and Joanne while we sailed with the whales There place was interesting, colourful and new. We will recommend them to our friends.
We had a very enjoyable stay with Spike & Joanne, who were friendly, accomodating hosts. Joanne even washed our dishes for us each day, which was an extra holiday bonus that we didn't expect! The apartment was exactly as described/pictured in a very quiet neighbourhood and was spotlessly clean. The limited cooking facilities (as fully described in the listing) is not an issue, as there are several good places to eat within easy walking distance. We would have no hesitation recommending Spike & Joanne's apartment to family & friends and hope to be able to stay with them again next time we are in Hervey Bay. Thanks guys keep up the good work!
Joanne and Spike are great hosts with an apartment in an ideal location to visit Hervey Bay/Fraser Island. Easy 10 minute walk to the beach and restaurants. The apartment is as described and pictured in a safe neighbourhood. Very much recommend staying here!
It was a great pleasure staying with Spike and Joanne! Although we've booked only on very short notice everything was prepared perfectly when we arrived. Joanne welcomed us very friendly and also recommended us where to go for lunch. The marina with lovely cafés and beautiful views is only a 10- minutes walk away and a Woolworths supermarkt is in walking distance as well (approx. 20 minutes). The bedroom, bathroom and living area are were very clean and lovely decorated. The terrace is huge and beautiful. Spike and Joanne were awesome hosts - really helpful and welcoming. All in all we would definitely recommend staying with Spike and Joanne.
We had a wonderful 2-night stay at Spike and Joanne's apartment. They thought of everything to make our stay more comfortable, from providing information about the local area to the little touches like a platter of fresh fruit, snacks, shampoo and conditioner, etc. Spike and Joanne were the perfect hosts - approachable, always available to help but respected our privacy too. Great location near the marina (especially for boat tours) and plenty of local restaurants. The apartment also has a fridge, toaster and kettle for an easy breakfast or lunch. Perfect for a relaxing break in a beautifully decorated apartment!
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It was a lovely please hosting Spike and Joanne at DesignLife in St. Kilda , They had left the apartment in an immaculate condition and they are welcome anytime .
Spike and Joanne were great guests, friendly and a pleasure to host. Hope to see them again soon
Spike and Joanne were very easy guests to have stay. So long as Spike has somewhere to keep his beer he's right (and that was no problem at all!!). They were very quiet and left the studio very tidy and clean as well. We're looking forward to maybe seeing them again! :)
Joanne stayed in our studio for a week, and was a lovely guest. She was great with our kids and dog, kept the accommodation tidy and was great to chat with. We have no problems recommending Joanne at all.
spike was a very difficult person to please , not only during the rental process, but also as a tenant. this is the first time in 6 years of renting our property to tenants from all over the world , we have had wonderfully happy families from Sweden to New Zealand, from Lichtenstein to Kuwait and i am very proud to report that i have made many many people happy during their vacation . it is for us the first time that we had such a particular person. we all tried our best to please him as we always do to all our renters , perhaps this time all we did was not enough as much as we tried. my apologies !
Hi Gabriela, so sad that you felt the need to personally attack me and I am sorry that you think I am a difficult person because I raised issues of: · Security– cleaners leaving back door open / unsecured on departure after mid-stay clean · Safety / Fire Hazard – excessive lint in dryer which was not removed by cleaners / maintenance and no vacuum on premises for me to rectify this issue – we did our wash at the local laundry · Personal items - cleaners moving personal items – some items left outside and 1 personal item missing, which was not found / returned · Additional Cleaning Charge - my refusal to your request for additional cleaning fees of US$100 on top of cleaning fees already paid to AirBNB at time of booking Ciao Spike
Thank you both so much for your stay! Great communication and thanks for helping clean up before you left!
Hi Richard, - you gave us a beautiful clean condo - we wanted to leave it as clean as possible when we left (wished we could have stayed longer). Bundling up the laundry and trash was easy to do. Fingers crossed we are able to make it back to SD in 2014 and would be looking to stay at your condo again. Ciao Spike and Joanne.
Great guests, Spike and Joanne were great folks and they left the place spotless. I'd be glad to have them back.
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Vermont is the first State to launch the Single Payer System by 2017, the earliest it can do so under the current ACA law. Its slogan " Everybody in, Nobody out" says it all.
It is not a free system, but by legally eliminating the (Atlas) Shruggs, 'for profit companies that gouge healthcare recipients and drain Medicare', it promises to dramatically reduce costs.
Thanks to the Vermont Congress of People's Deputies, and Comrade Peter Shumlin's politburo, life will become quite dull without the deceit, malarkey, and greed driven healthcare system's ubiquitous and comedic vocabulary.
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The Soviet Republic of Vermont is the graveyard of free wheeling capitalist thinking. This is where Ayn Rand, the high priestess of ' take no prisoners big business, screw the worker', capitalist thinking would have strangled her dog before committing suicide.
This is the republic, that was the first State to abolish slavery, where Atlas would have shrugged off any feelings for mankind "just because in your mind you think we share an uncomfortable bond as humans, does not mean your problem is my problem".
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i've owned this grand vitare since march, it now has 14,000 miles on it. i average 23mpg course i'm not a hot rodder either. its been back to dealer only to have its oil changed. i love it. smooth , quiet, fast. up in colorado at altirude, i got 29mpg, super..!!!!
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not much wrong with this compact suv, much less than others larger ones in price, geared a little low for 1st, handlling good great turning radius for tight spots, if you haven't owned a small suv before give careful consideration, it's not gonna handle like a sports car at highway speeds. Great for around town and trips, could have used another 2" length in the cargo area. Great body style, lots of safety features, a good value for the price.
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Almost all of the messages that are received by the cerebral cortex from the environment or from the body's internal receptors come through the thalamus and much current thought about perceptual processing is based on sensory pathways that relay in the thalamus. This volume focuses on three major areas: the role of thalamocortical communication in cognition and attention; the role of the thalamus in communication between cortical areas; the hypothesis that much or all of the information relayed by thalamus, even to classical, pure "sensory" areas of cortex, represents a corollary message being sent simultaneously to motor centers. It presents a broad overview of important recent advances in these areas.View full description
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River Runs DeepThis uplifting, Blues infused track has soulful organ, horns and a beautiful string section with a catchy chorus. Features Vocals. n nRiver runs deep, down to the bone, Carry me swiftly safely, carry me home (repeat all), , No, omens on a Sunday morning sun feels good on me, Clarity, comes with no warning pouring down on me, I'm wide awake, and sick of war, and worn down by my past, Tomorrow calls, my name so gently whispers out alas, , Steppin bold out from the cold I'm finally headin home, Though wide awake so many days the waves takin their toll, Exit signs, familiar winding back to where I came, The open skies inside your eyes and heaven knows my name, , (CHORUS), , These, naked trees, for memories, November in the east, The wind can howl and cry and moan inside my reveries, The paths we've crossed, the lives we've lost, the skin shed on the way, And any time you share your light it brings a brighter day, , Sounds clich but that's about the best way to describe, The feeling that you get each time your nine makes it to five, The freedom in the way you breathe beneath the weight of night, The lessons that you showed me taking this long just to find, , (CHORUS) [only 1x thru], , River runs deep (2x), , Free! So thanks and praise and love assure me, Free! These rays of heaven, they lure me, Free! My patience finally rewards me, Free! Today this freedoms coming for me, , Today this freedoms coming for me (repeat 2-3x) [adlib w/ lead], Free!,https://www.smartsound.com/voxation/images/VOXJEL_200.jpgSingle68008-ST$ 39.9568008-EX$ 69.9568008-W$ 149.95Genre: Funky, Soulful, Spiritual, Blues, R&B/Soul, Funk, Gospel, Urban, Vocal Keywords: Uplifting, Inspirational, Fresh, Spirited, Bluesy, Hopeful Instrument: R&B Band, Brass Section, Piano, Piano (Electric), Strings, Vocal Production Types: TV/ Film Drama
River Runs Deep from the album The Jade Element
Holy Holy HolyA jubilant, gospel arrangement of the classic hymn. Great for giving your project a spiritual boost.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/strataSO_200.jpgSingle53106-ST$ 39.9553106-EX$ 69.9553106-W$ 149.95Genre: Spiritual, Themes, Religious, Lyrical, Gospel, Specialty Keywords: Positive, Uplifting, Inspirational, Confident, Spirited, Mellow, Upbeat Instrument: R&B Band, Brass Section, Instrumental Production Types: Religion
Holy Holy Holy from the album Spiritual Outreach
Full Tilt GospelThis hip, energetic gospel tune makes a joyful noise by combining exuberant piano solos with soulful organ.https://www.smartsound.com/music/images/goodtimes.jpgSingle607-ST$ 39.95607-EX$ 69.95607-W$ 149.95Genre: Soulful, Spiritual, Religious, Gospel, Specialty Keywords: Energetic, Happy, Positive, Uplifting, Cheerful, Confident, Fresh, Inspiring, Lively, Motivating, Refreshing, Spirited, Action, Upbeat Instrument: R&B Band, Instrumental Production Types: Action-Drama
Full Tilt Gospel from the album Good Times
Motown SoundThe soul of the mid 60s. Featuring all the classic Detroit drum riffs and horn licks.https://www.smartsound.com/music/images/goodtimes.jpgSingle610-ST$ 39.95610-EX$ 69.95610-W$ 149.95Genre: Themes, Retro, Classic Rock, R&B/Soul, Gospel, Urban Keywords: Energetic, Exciting, Happy, Positive, Uplifting, Cheerful, Confident, Lively, Motivating, Refreshing, Spirited, Fun, Upbeat Instrument: Rock/Pop Band, Saxophone, Instrumental Production Types: Home Videos
Motown Sound from the album Good Times
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Straight From HeavenSpecial effects lend an ethereal, otherworldly feel to this moving, uplifting, confident track driven by a powerful synth and percussion for a richly composed background track.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATUP_200.jpgSingle7100109-ST$ 39.957100109-EX$ 69.957100109-W$ 149.95Keywords: Energetic, Exciting, Happy, Uplifting, Inspirational, Atmospheric, Heartwarming, Inspiring, Light, Motivating, Pulsating, Punchy, Refreshing, Spirited, Ambient, Hopeful, Angelic Genre: Outdoorsy, Corporate/Technology, Alternative Rock, Electronica, Pop Rock Production Types: Commercials, Corporate, Nature, Corporate Communications, Product Videos, Science, Background Instrument: Electronic, Rock/Pop Band, Bass (Electric), Drums, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Guitar
Straight From Heaven from the album Updraft
A Full LifeGroove to the contemporary sounds of piano, keys and down-home guitar strumming as this fresh tune bounces and builds to a grand shuffle.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATCPB_200.jpgSingle7100200-ST$ 39.957100200-EX$ 69.957100200-W$ 149.95Keywords: Driving, Energetic, Exciting, Positive, Uplifting, Inspirational, Atmospheric, Competitive, Confident, Fresh, Heartwarming, Heroic, Incessant, Inspiring, Intense, Majestic, Motivating, Powerful, Pulsating, Punchy, Refreshing, Solemn, Spirited, Thrilling, Touching, Triumphant, Hopeful Genre: Earthy, Indie Rock, Indie Artist, Pop Rock, Pop Production Types: Commercials, Indie Film, Nature, Film Trailer, Biography, Home Videos, Background Instrument: Rock/Pop Band, Bass (Electric), Drums, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Mandolin, Piano, Guitar
A Full Life from the album Contemporary Pop Beds
MystifiedFaux vocals introduce a plucky acoustic guitarist fingerpicking a tight tune with a spacey, atmospheric melody rife with mysticism and enchantment.https://www.smartsound.com/artist/images/ASMR02_200.jpgSingle7100153-ST$ 39.957100153-EX$ 69.957100153-W$ 149.95Keywords: Mysterious, Atmospheric, Calm, Ethereal, Gentle, Heartwarming, Hypnotic, Incessant, Mystical, Pensive, Serene, Serious, Soothing, Spirited, Touching, Tranquil, Uncertain, Ambient, Emotional, Magical, Soft Genre: Earthy, Elegant, Folk, Outdoorsy, Indie Artist, New Age Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Commercials, Documentary, Indie Film, Nature, Film Trailer, Biography, Background Instrument: Electronic, Guitar (Acoustic), Piano (Electric), Synthesizer, Vocal, Acoustic, Instrumental, Guitar
Mystified from the album Captivating Portraits
Red WineMid tempo, feel good acoustic theme. Consistent mood from start to finish. Very underscore-ish.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATOP_200.jpgSingle7100168-ST$ 39.957100168-EX$ 69.957100168-W$ 149.95Keywords: Driving, Energetic, Exciting, Positive, Uplifting, Inspirational, Atmospheric, Calm, Confident, Effervescent, Fresh, Heartwarming, Inspiring, Motivating, Powerful, Refreshing, Serene, Spirited, Striving, Tranquil, Hopeful Genre: Earthy, Outdoorsy, Corporate/Technology, New Age, Pop Rock Production Types: Commercials, Corporate, Nature, Corporate Communications, Home Videos, Product Videos, Training, Background Instrument: Bass (Electric), Drums, Guitar (Acoustic), Piano, Synthesizer, New Age Ensemble, Acoustic, Instrumental, Guitar
Red Wine from the album Organic Pop
Hail To An African QueenBass, tuba, cello, strings and wow-percussion harmonize to create a toe-tapping track with a rich mix of instruments.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATOH_200.jpgSingle7100159-ST$ 39.957100159-EX$ 69.957100159-W$ 149.95Keywords: Inspirational, Delicate, Dramatic, Ethereal, Fresh, Gentle, Inspiring, Light, Melancholy, Passionate, Pensive, Serene, Spirited, Tender, Mellow, Hopeful, Soft Genre: Earthy, Nostalgic, Orchestral, Exotic, New Age, Easy-Going Production Types: Documentary, Nature, Biography, Tribute/Memorial, Background Instrument: Orchestra, Studio Orchestra, Drums, Guitar (Electric), Instrumental, Guitar
Hail To An African Queen from the album Orchestral Hues
Trust In MeA pleasant bed propelled by acoustic guitar - ideal for plot progression sequences with a positive face.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATCHS_200.jpgSingle59209-ST$ 39.9559209-EX$ 69.9559209-W$ 149.95Keywords: Light, Reflective, Spirited Genre: Specialty Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Documentary, Background Instrument: Studio Orchestra, Instrumental
Trust In Me from the album Character Study
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For no good reason, I constructed a list of the 5 Horror Stories that left a mark on me.
No, not literally.
These are books that stand out when I think of being creeped out. Some are rather well-known, while others are a little more obscure. I hope it either encourages you to experience a new story or to revisit an old classic.
5 Horror Books that Scare Me.
Those Who See Death.
I might be introducing a new story called "Cult, Inc." featuring a brand-new, heroically insane character named DICK FERRARI. Check out the snippet below, an feel free to let me know if it's intriguing or not.
"Cult, Inc."
Ashland's Asylum : a Novel in Stories by C.M. Humphries
6 Insane Cures for Insanity.
As I continue to work on my upcoming novel in stories Ashland's Asylum, I struggle to decide what I want in the Asylum itself. There's a South Wing to the Asylum, in which some antiquated medical equipment hides. The Asylum big-wigs need to remove the equipment before Inspection Day [See Strife], but maybe not quite all of it.
I've constructed the a list of the Top 6 Insane Ways of Treating Insanity--in my whatever opinion--and perhaps some of you might enjoy helping me decide which pieces of equipment to include in the story ? Hey, hey?
#6 Bloodletting.
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from No-Injury Policy by C. M. Humphries
Nauseating strobes flash through the packed night club and break everyone down into static. My head spins as I try to focus on a blurred blond woman across from me on a curved leather bench. I watch her tap her neon-painted fingernails along the table.
With one hand running along the side of my head, she makes me recoil even before she flashes her cracked grin. This ghost of a woman digs her nails into her face and peels down her flesh. Rather than cartilage or tissue, underneath her skin is a deep blackness with only her eyes and bone structure to reveal.
"Psychopaths make up 1 to 2 percent of the American population. That's around 6,278,000 psychopaths who live among us and use intimidation and manipulation to lord over others."
One thing you might not realize is that most killers are not psychopathic, according to James Fallon, a neurobiologist at UC Irvine. In fact, he argues most of them like their lives too much to want to destroy it. Instead, they would rather bring you into their world through coy seduction. These are people all around you. In fact, there's about 1 psychopath for every work environment with around 35 people or more.
Continuing reading to see how the psychopath slips into our everyday lives - or to see if there might be one close to you.
Lucky Shot VII: Final Chapter
The last shot for Chance Black to save his family . . .
Chance Black, while not the writer he hoped to be, was a pretty damn good photographer. With his skills, Chance turned a dollar or two--enough for him, his wife, and his son to get by on. One day, a comparatively sizable paycheck came along. An opportunity arose to photograph an event for the Long Brooke Sync, a local tabloid publication, but Chance had no idea what would come along with the cash. By coincidence, one of his photographs captured suspicious behavior in the background, and unfortunately for Chance, the man committing the act figured it out first. In order to take the photograph back from Chance, the man in the photo decided he needed some major collateral.
It's been awhile since I wrote the popular "5 Elements of a Good Horror Story", which made me wonder if there was anything more I could add to the list. As I worked a bit more on Ashland's Asylum, I realized there is a great concept I completely missed - the concept of false antagonists and allies. After all, shouldn't any good horror story keep you guessing who's the bad guy and who's the hero?
I'm working at getting back to the blog more often. Not that it's an excuse, but I've been pretty busy working on the follow-up novel in stories to No-Injury Policy called Ashland's Asylum.
As always, I've bitten off a bit more than I'm meant to chew. So it'll be until around winter 2014/2015 before this one hits the shelves.
However, I thought you might like to know what has made this book so difficult and what I've been up to lately. Enjoy!
Lucky Shot Part VI
If you're in the Plains or Midwest, maybe this is a good thing for you. Maybe not. Who knows?
All I know is that I'd almost forgotten to keep this short story going until I had an email inquiring about it. Well, the email itself wasn't performing any such action, but the emailer (Thanks, Jenny!) actually liked this story. It's another oldie from my first waves as a writer that I hope you enjoy.
To catch you up, Chance Black, freelance photographer working for the Long Brooke Sync, a tabloid publication of all goings-on around downtown Long Brooke, accidentally snaps a photo of someone and something he should have. Now he has to return the photos to a madman who cannot afford the risk of having another set of eyes on them. He either does that, or he loses his family.
Free Story Day: Cross-Stitches
Enjoy a quick read about two old ladies fighting & a man's 90th birthday surprise.
But it sure is a lot to me!
We're only 6 away from breaking 100 likes on the C.M. Humphries facebook Author Page!
You're already getting the free story in 2014, but I've challenged my self as a sort of early New Year's Resolution.
Coraline's Dad Makes You Think
Recently Neil Gaiman, most famous for his book & animated film Coraline, explored the importance of reading. His focus was how we estimated the number of prison and jail cells we will need in the future. He concluded that the formula was quite simple: figure out how many 11-year-olds were illiterate.
My natural disposition is to jump ahead of the present and continue towards the future. I have this terrific rock band I've been working with, some brand-new novels and short stories on the well, future blog hops, interview, etc. Things are good. But that's only now.
For awhile I had to take a little hiatus and get myself back together. For the first, I experience a shortage in the good ol' noggin', or an anxiety attack. A close friend of mine suggested it might be worth writing about, so here we are. If you've had a similiar experience yourself, make sure to check it out. If not, maybe it's worth exploring for the sake of understanding.
And Now for a Taste of Things to Come
I'm finally back at it. In the next blog entry, I'll explain a little bit more about my recent hiatus, but for now all I want to talk about is what's to come. Since I've had a bit of time to myself, I reviewed No-Injury Policy and decided I had to follow the short story collection up somehow, or at least the end-tale.
With that in mind, I'm working on a novel in stories called Ashland's Asylum, which takes place almost twenty years after the end of "No-Injury Policy."
Find out about my new book and more in the newest entry in The Forbidden Blog. Also make sure to check around the site periodically, as things are getting better.
Blog Hop!
Do you have a favorite fall memory linked to a train? What do you imagine you would see if you were riding a train in the fall? Join the authors of Wild Child publishing and Freya's Bower as we Take an Autumn Train Ride through our blogs.
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Please visit these sites for more chances to win, the more you visit the more chances you have to win. We have 46 participating authors. You can stop at as many or as little blogs as you wish. At each stop, you will find two chances to enter per blog to win some awesome prizes. If you visit all, that's 92 chances to win! There will be five, lucky winners.
Take the Blog Train and Visit These Blogs for more chances to win
Marci Baun/Kit Wylde
Critters at the Keyboard
Teresa D'Amario
Judith Leger, Fantasy and Contemporary Romance Author
Highland Rogue Writing
The Fictional World of Jaime Samms
Follow Where the Path will Take You
The Wandering Mind of Lizzy P. Bellows
Where Love and Magic Meet
Kissa Starling
Marianna Heusler
Hell's Ambrosia
C.M. Michaels
The Shadow Portal
The Blog Zone
Blog By iMagine
Ardyth DeBruyn Author Blog
Shadows of the Past
Dear Reader
Cassie Exline -- Mystery and Romance
Sarcastic Rambling & Writing
That's What I Think
Sue's Random Ramblings
Make Old Bones
Elements of Mystery
Molly Dean's Blog
Kenzie's Place
The Forbidden Blog
David Huffstetler
Cassandra Ulrich
Carol Marvell
Andrew Richardson
Nick Lloyd
Fiddleeebod -- land of stories
Nita Wick's Blog
Ruth G. Zavitsanos
Too Poor for Texas
Jenn Nixon
City of Thieves
Musings and Doodles
The Western Writer
Bike Cop Blog
The Character Depot
Allen Currier
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3 Pieces of Hope for Literature
Lately there's been a major buzz about print publications, copyright infringement, our education rate, and what role literature will have in the future. Luckily, it seems many people are acting out to insure a better tomorrow. The times have changed, so have publishers, news sources, print and digital technologies, as well as our educational systems. All of these things combined show three signs of hope for the future.
Lucky Shot, Part V
Sorry for the wait, but here's Part V of "Lucky Shot," a story from the lost archives.
Choo-Choos & Swag, Dang Yo.
I'm not sure what my recent obsession with King of the Hill is, so I apologize for the headline. However, I have been up to something rather cool since I've been gone. Oh, and I started a band again. (The teen me is revved up.)
More relevant at this moment is the fact I'm going to be part of a blog hop with the good folks and authors of Wild Child Publishing. (Remember Excluded?) There are two things I need to figure out here, so maybe you can decide for me.
The last few days you might've noticed I sort of fell off the map. Reason 1 is that I'm currently work on some music, which takes some time. Reason 2 is because I had the great fortune of having my computer malfunction.
After a few days without access to my main writing device, I found myself diving deeper into music and writing out a new version of His Daughter by hand, and that's when I realized there were even more benefits than I previously mentioned.
Immortality, Sort of.
"Ideas, ideas are just as real as the neurons they inhabit. They leap from brain to brain." - Concept from the "What is Meme?" essay by James Gleick &Richard Dawkins
More so than genetics, ideas over the years evolved in nature. The basic concept here is that ideas transcend, generation to generation, which often times results in a more-informed and creative society. As ideas mature, they can even lead to progression. While these ideas might seem ever-lasting, I do believe there are a few threats stopping us from becoming a more productive specie.
Some of us have wild dreams we'll never let go. We hope this stamina and this resilience will lead to the fruition of those goals. We ignore criticism & doubt. We feel lost without the pursuit of such happiness.
However, if you're like most of us, there's this achievement we haven't quite snatched. Until we do, everything around us is grey-scaled --you know, between black & white, which aren't even colors.
And if you're also like us, perhaps you believe you defined the phrase "been in a funk." We might also believe ourselves to be the very ones who started labeling almost everything else "menial." But after a transition from dread to research, I believe there are few things I have learned about the pursuit of happiness.
Fear, focus, and the future. C.M. Humphries talks about writing, horror, and whatever.
July 2015


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San Franciscans Dance in the Street After SCOTUS Marriage Ruling
In San Francisco, where marriage equality began, nearly a decade ago, LGBT San Franciscans were joined by many straight allies for a lively street party on Castro Street, the city's self-described "gayborhood."
In 2004, then San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom opened the marriage equality floodgates when he took the law into his own hands and began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. This led to the California State legislature legalizing gay marriage a few years later, until Proposition 8, a voter approved ban on same sex marriage became law in 2008. Prop 8 has since been ruled unconstitutional by a federal district court and then an appeals court.
Erica SmithOn June 26, the Supreme Court declined to rule on the constitutionality of Prop 8, meaning that the lower court ruling stands. Same sex marriages will resume in California sometime in July. SCOTUS further declared DOMA-the Defense of Marriage Act-to be unconstitutional.
The mood at the Castro Street celebration was jubilant. As music blared, gay men and lesbians danced together and embraced one another. LGBT seniors, many of whom didn't think they would live to see this day, wept openly. LGBT parents partied with their children.
Victor H. Floyd, Pastor of San Francisco's Metropolitan Community Church, informed SFGN that MCC has been performing same sex weddings for forty-five days. "Today same sex marriages have come one step closer to normal," Rev. Floyd told SFGN. "And to paraphrase Harvey Milk, 'if gay people can make it, anyone can make it.'"
In 1978, Milk, then a member of San Francisco's Board of Supervisors, was murdered at City Hall. He was the first openly gay man in U.S. history to hold a major elective office. Stuart Milk, the late Supervisor's openly gay nephew, was present at the San Francisco party. The younger Milk, who has a home in South Florida, had a message for equality advocates in Florida.
"Right now people in Florida are celebrating even though this ruling does not impact them," Milk said. "But this is hope. You can feel it and taste it. Florida now has that hope."


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Ballet Arizona will perform 'Nutcracker' Dec. 11-27
The holiday season is just around the corner and Ballet Arizona has announced its 30th year of The Nutcracker performances, choreographed by renowned artistic director Ib Andersen. The Nutcracker will run from December 11-27 for a total of 20 performances, with afternoon and evening shows at Symphony Hall in downtown Phoenix. In 2013, The New York… Read More →
Dinner Series coming at Different Pointe of View
Renowned for offering spectacular views of the city skyline with cuisine to match, Different Pointe of View welcomes the return of its Insider's View Dinner series featuring top winemakers from across the country for one Phoenix's most up-close and intimate food and wine experiences. Offering seven exclusive dinners limited to just 12 guests, each Insider's… Read More →
Local artist's exhibit honors Phoenix art community
Local graphic portrait artist Tad Smith's exhibition "First Friday Encounters" is scheduled to open at the SkyLine Lofts in Phoenix First Friday, December 4, 2015. The exhibition will begin December 4th, 2015 with an opening reception from 6-9pm in the ground level art gallery of the luxury loft complex located at 600 N 4th St… Read More →
'Touch a Truck' event returns to Westgate
Kids and adults of all ages are invited to Westgate Entertainment District to experience industrial trucks firsthand at the Empire Cat "Touch a Truck" event. In conjunction with Glendale Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, the highly anticipated event drew over 4,000 attendees last year, and promises to be even more popular this time around. Truck… Read More →
Ballet Arizona opens with comedic 'Coppélia'
Ballet Arizona announced that the 2015-2016 season will open with the highly anticipated classic, Coppélia. This comic ballet remains an all-time favorite of many and Ballet Arizona is pleased to present this legendary work for the first time since 2007. Coppélia tells the story of an eccentric toymaker and a life-sized doll on his balcony… Read More →
Autumn in Arizona: Where to see fall foliage
Pack your favorite sweater and head north to Kimpton's Amara Resort and Spa to enjoy cool mountain air, stargazing, s'mores and cuddly blankets by the fire, all while taking in the palette of this season's colorful – and short lived – leaves set against the backdrop of majestic red rocks. The West Fork of Oak Creek, just… Read More →
Montelucia announces VIP packages for culinary weekend
With the inaugural "Desert to Dish" Culinary Weekend weeks away (October 22-24, 2015), Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia has a full line-up of weekend events ranging from true farm-to-table dining experiences, exclusive tours of Arizona farms, and one-of-a-kind interactive opportunities with six renowned chefs from across the country. With Camelback Mountain as its backdrop, this food and… Read More →
Capital Canyon Club Grand opening set for October 3
One of Arizona's most storied private country clubs has been masterfully restored after a nearly three-year absence on the state's golf landscape. Capital Canyon Club, amidst spectacular Ponderosa pines and magnificent rock outcroppings in Prescott, exudes an ambience all its own in Arizona's high country. A grand opening celebration is slated for Sunday, October 3.… Read More →
Biltmore brings back ultimate driving experience
The Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has brought back the super car ultimate driving experience – with even more high-gear excitement for 2015-2016. "The Waldorf Astoria Driving Experience puts guests behind the wheel of some of the world's most exclusive super cars on a thrilling Arizona driving tour, and for the second season the… Read More →
Outdoor movie series coming to CityScape Phoenix
It's time to get outside and enjoy the cooler weather. CityScape Phoenix is introducing a new monthly outdoor movie series, City Lights Movie Nights, in partnership with Downtown Phoenix Inc. On the second Thursday of every month (and one special Friday) guests are encouraged to bring their blankets and chairs to watch a feature film… Read More →
Westgate offers special deals for hockey fans
The Arizona Coyotes are back in action starting Sat., Oct. 10 for the home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins and fans can expect special offers and discounts all season long at Westgate Entertainment District. Westgate is the perfect place to grab a bite, sweet treat or refreshing beer or cocktail before or after the game… Read More →
Opening of Uptown Growers Market on Sept. 26
Uptown Farmers Market has a new Saturday morning extension: The Uptown Growers Market. This Growers Market is intended to act as a "pop-up" neighborhood nursery, where you can take classes and purchase items needed to cultivate your homestead and grow your own food. "With the closing of our beloved neighborhood Baker Nursery, we have found there… Read More →
Phoenix Trail Guide puts expert tips in hikers' pockets
The first day of autumn marked the unofficial start of peak hiking season in Greater Phoenix. To help Phoenix visitors (and locals) make informed decisions during the next eight months of hiking bliss, Visit Phoenix has published a new edition of its Phoenix Trail Guide. This free, pocket-sized guide provides basic information about more than 140… Read More →
Hermosa Inn offers ghost tours throughout October
With a haunted history dating back to the 1930's, The Hermosa Inn will be encouraging guests to explore the property and experience their own ghost sightings throughout the month of October. Guests who book any room or room package at the resort between October 1–31, 2015 will receive a list of the ghost stories that… Read More →


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